work/iron out the kinks
idiom
: to try to fix the small problems or flaws
We just installed a new computer program, and we're still working/ironing out the kinks.
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Edwards said the spring game is an opportunity to work out the kinks, pointing out that Tagovailoa — the Big Ten’s career leader in passing yards (11,256) and No. 7 producer in passing touchdowns (76) and total offensive yards (11,473) — threw for only one touchdown in last year’s exhibition.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
System control has taken somewhat of a backseat to music control, but there are people willing to give Sonos some time (and several updates) to work out the kinks and get back to parity with S2.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 8 May 2024
After facing pressure to work out the kinks, the department now says FAFSAs are being processed in one to three days and the majority of colleges have sent out aid packages to students.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Meanwhile, Big Tech players, such as Apple, have been more conservative in their AI efforts, waiting for others to work out the kinks.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
System control has taken somewhat of a backseat to music control, but there are people willing to give Sonos some time (and several updates) to work out the kinks and get back to parity with S2.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 8 May 2024
After facing pressure to work out the kinks, the department now says FAFSAs are being processed in one to three days and the majority of colleges have sent out aid packages to students.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Meanwhile, Big Tech players, such as Apple, have been more conservative in their AI efforts, waiting for others to work out the kinks.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024
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